Elementary Principal- Summit Elementary
This position is for the 2021-2022 school year. Please send letters of interest and resumes to Verba Echols, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources at verba_echols@natronaschools.org
Under administrative direction to serve as chief administrator and educational leader for
an Elementary School; to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations
of an Elementary School including instructional programs, student services and operational activities; to coordinate assigned activities with other District departments, schools, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assume full management responsibility for the Elementary School including business operational activities such as personnel, budgeting, and facilities management, and for a variety of Elementary School instructional, curriculum, student services, and administrative programs, services and activities.
- Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area of the Elementary School in accordance with Education Code and policies of the Board of Education; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
- Represent the Elementary School to other District departments, schools, elected officials, outside agencies and the community; explain and interpret programs, policies, and activities to students, parents and faculty; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Elementary School personnel including
- certified and classified personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and
- orientation; identify opportunities for staff training and development; research
- and coordinate staff training in innovative education techniques and new
- programs; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline
- and termination procedures in accordance with District procedures.
- Plan, direct and coordinate the Elementary School’s work plan; meet with staff
- to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of
- responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Elementary
- School budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing,
- equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approval of
- expenditures; direct the preparation of and implementation of budgetary
- adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinate Elementary School activities with those of other departments,
- schools, and outside agencies and organizations.
- Provide staff assistance to the Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent;
- prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Conduct a variety of Elementary School organizational studies, investigations,
- and operational studies; recommend modifications to curriculum and
- instructional programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Review pertinent legislation and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and
- laws; implement State Department of Education recommendations; ensure
- timely and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State authorities.
- Establish and enforce Elementary School student behavioral performance
- standards; meet with students, parents and faculty to resolve behavior and/or
- performance issues; promote a climate conducive to personal growth and a
- productive learning environment.
- Sponsor and supervise Elementary School student activities including open
- houses and field trips; maintain master calendar of events and activities.
- Participate on a variety of committees and commissions; attend and participate
- in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in a
- variety of subject matters and in the field of public school administration.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Mininum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of public elementary schools.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of elementary school programs, policies and operational needs.
- Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Current trends, research and developments in the areas of elementary school student learning, student needs, and instructional responses.
- Principles and practices of elementary school curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies.
- Principles and practices of public elementary school administration.
- Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for a public elementary school campus.
- Develop, implement, and administer elementary school work plan, goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient curriculum, instructional and student services programs and services.
- Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Identify and respond to community, School Board, and Superintendent’s issues, concerns, and needs.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new elementary school service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work in a standard office environment.
- Travel to different sites and locations.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a related field
- Three years of responsible teaching experience
- Two years of management and administrative experience is desirable
- Appropriate Wyoming Credentials
- Valid driver’s license
Salary- $91,838.76-$109.338.76
Salary is dependent upon education and experience.
In addition to the salary, NCSD has a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave and retirement.
Administrator positions at NCSD are fiscal year day employees. Leave benefits include, 30 days paid annual vacation with an option to get 10 days paid out per year at your daily rate of pay, 12 paid holidays and sick leave.
NCSD is a participant in the State of Wyoming Employee Group Insurance plan with NCSD paying approximately 85% of the insurance premiums. For more information regarding the state insurance plan, please visit http://www.wyoming.gov/loc/06012011_1/egi/Pages/ActiveEmployees.aspx
NCSD’s retirement options include public employee's pension plan through the State of Wyoming. For more information regarding the State of Wyoming retirement plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/.
Interested candidates must complete our online application in order to be considered for the position. In addition to the pension plan, all employees have an option to participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan with a current NCSD matching of $100.00 per month. For more information regarding the deferred compensation plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/en/DC
To apply for positions, please visit our careers page at www.natronaschools.org to complete the online application and send a letter of interest and resume to Verba Echols, Associate Superintendent, at 970 N. Glenn Road, Casper, WY 82601 or verba_echols@natronaschools.org. This position closes on February 23, 2020.
For questions or concerns regarding career opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Office at 307-253-5455.